Vice President, Application Engineer

Blackrock

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$182,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $198k
$115k most similar roles pay here $226k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $142,300–$177,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Blackrock

BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services

Blackrock currently has 101 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,500–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Vice President, Application Engineer

As a Vice President, Application Engineer at BlackRock Financial Management's Digital Asset Lab in New York City, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to define and execute the firm’s Digital Asset strategy and Aladdin roadmap. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting enterprise technology applications, designing blockchain solutions, evaluating protocols like Ethereum and others, and developing new features within Aladdin. You will also lead technical integrations, research emerging blockchain technologies, and work with financial products such as ETPs and tokenized funds. The role demands proficiency in Java, Python, and Solidity, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, Docker for containerization, Kubernetes for orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines. This position requires a deep understanding of cryptography, encryption, and automation to optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration within the firm’s financial infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Define execution strategy for Digital Asset initiatives like tokenization.
  • Evaluate blockchain protocols and build product operating models.
  • Develop new applications and features within the Aladdin platform.
  • Lead technical integrations of blockchain solutions into existing technology stacks.
  • Research and understand strengths and limitations of leading blockchain technologies.
  • Optimize application performance through CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise technology applications.
  • Deep technical understanding of blockchain protocols, including strengths and limitations.
  • Advanced knowledge in cryptography, encryption, and automation techniques.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, and Solidity programming languages for development.
  • Experience working with financial products like ETPs and tokenized funds.
  • Expertise in integrating financial infrastructure technologies such as FIX, SWIFT.

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